Product Description
Phenolphthalein Indicator is a laboratory-grade substance primarily utilized in chemical experiments and titrations. This white to slightly off-white crystalline powder is odorless and tasteless under neutral conditions but transforms into a bitter taste in alkaline solutions. With a purity of 99%, this indicator turns colorless at pH 8.2 and pink to fuchsia at pH 10.0. Its irregular crystalline or powdered form boasts a molecular weight of 318.33 g/mol and is slightly soluble in water while being soluble in alcohol and ether. Safe for use as it is non-poisonous, it can be stored for several years in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Phenolphthalein Indicator is essential for identifying acidic or basic solutions in laboratories.
FAQs of PHENOLPHTHALEIN INDICATOR:
Q: What is the primary application of Phenolphthalein Indicator?
A: Phenolphthalein Indicator is primarily used as a pH indicator in titrations and chemical experiments to identify acidic or basic solutions.
Q: How should Phenolphthalein Indicator be stored?
A: Phenolphthalein Indicator should be stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from heat and light, to maintain its stability.
Q: Is Phenolphthalein Indicator poisonous?
A: No, Phenolphthalein Indicator is non-poisonous and safe for use in laboratory settings.
Q: What is the solubility of Phenolphthalein Indicator?
A: Phenolphthalein Indicator is slightly soluble in water and soluble in alcohol and ether.
Q: What is the appearance of Phenolphthalein Indicator?
A: Phenolphthalein Indicator appears as a white to slightly off-white crystalline powder in irregular crystalline or powdered form.